NAKAYAMA DIRT   07 Mar 2026
 
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KAZUSA STAKES 1800m

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Genuine tempo with Windfall leading the way. WINDFALL (3) is a handy type who resumes after a break of seven months. Only appeared once last prep when he finished fifth over 1800m at Niigata Dirt, beaten 4 lengths. Has a strong overall record when resuming, including three wins. Has the right credentials. SHIN BELIEVE (9) is close to breaking through, last start finishing just a long neck away in third over 1900m at Kyoto Dirt after being in the firing line all the way. Very fit and makes plenty of appeal. DUBAI BLUES (8) finished eighth at this track and distance at his last appearance 11 weeks ago. Boasts a first-up record of two wins and three placings from eight starts. Can make his presence felt. DECORATION (4) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a fourth over 1800m at this track after being in contention on the turn. Best figures measure up nicely. Can do a lot better.
1 x0572 HO O BARISTA
YUKIO INAGAKI
7YO  DK B  HORSE 58.0KG
Yoshihisa Ozasa
Comes here off a 49-day let-up. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 16 at this track on January 17 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Chuwa Kris S carrying 57.0kg at $18.60. The run before that 7th of 15 at this track on December 21 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Imhotep with 58.0kg at $15.50. Progressing well. Top prospects.
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TAKESHI YOKOYAMA
BLACK, RED BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 96640 VIP SCORPION
TOSHIAKI TAJIMA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Kunihide Suzuki
Most recently got back early 11th of 14 at Hanshin Dirt on March 1 over 1800m, 5 len behind Bellwether with 58.0kg at $67. The run before that 4th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on January 12 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Mokku Mokku with 55.0kg at $146. Hard to envisage a win today.
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GENKI MARUYAMA
HOT PINK, WHITE FIVE STARS, ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 x1x5x WINDFALL
K MAKI
5YO  GREY  HORSE 58.0KG
Osamu Hirata
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 14 at Niigata Dirt on August 2 over 1800m, 4 len behind Taku Shin Imeru carrying 57.0kg at $1.80. Won previous preparation first up favourite; scored a big 7 len win at Tokyo Dirt November 9 2024 over 1600m defeating Accha Ghora with 57.0kg at $2. Look for a bold run.
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TAKUYA KOWATA
BLACK, HOT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, Red cap
4 x6x24 DECORATION
N TAKAGI
7YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Freshened for 62 days. Resuming raced on the pace when 2nd of 15 at this track on December 21 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Imhotep with 58.0kg at $7.30. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track on January 4 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Ask Debut More carrying 58.0kg at $3.30. Rates highly. Big chance.
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K TOSAKI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Red cap
5 x5052 GOLD ALONE
TAKAFUMI AOKI
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Hisayo Ishiro
Returns from a 62-day let-up. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on January 4 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Ask Debut More with 56.0kg at $22.60. Before that 5th of 15 at this track on December 21 over 1800m, 4 len behind Imhotep with 56.0kg at $62.50. Good job last start and has top-three aspirations.
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KAZUKI KIKUZAWA
FIREBRICK, YELLOW BAND, Blue cap
6 1x560 SUNSET BRIGHT
I AIZAWA
5YO  DK B  MARE 56.0KG
Koji Kanda
Most recently got back early 11th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 7 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Kapellbrucke carrying 52.0kg at $23.30. The run before that 6th of 15 at this track on December 21 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Imhotep with 56.0kg at $38.20. Will need to find plenty of improvement.
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RYUTO YOKOYAMA
RED, WHITE SIX SPOTS,BLACK SLEEVES, Blue cap
7 87x29 WISTERIA RIVER
JIRO ONO
6YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
West.Forest.Stable Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Comes off a 62 day let-up. First-up sat on the pace when 2nd of 16 at this track on December 7 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Crown Sienta carrying 55.0kg at $8.30. Second run from a spell failed to make an impression; 9th of 11 at this track on January 4 over 1800m, 15 len behind Ask Debut More carrying 58.0kg at $6.60. Needs to find several lengths to threaten.
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SHU ISHIBASHI
WHITE, FIREBRICK HALVES, FIREBRICK DIAMOND BAND, FIREBRICK SLEEVES, Yellow cap
8 2x78x DUBAI BLUES
Y KATO
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 58.0KG
Shojiro Kato
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign eighth of 15 at this track December 21 over 1800m, 6 len behind Imhotep with 58.0kg at $4.10. First up last campaign seventh of 15 at Fukushima Dirt November 24 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Shetland carrying 58.0kg at $2.10. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
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C P LEMAIRE
YELLOW, PURPLE HALVES, PURPLE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES , LIGHT BLUE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
9 12533 SHIN BELIEVE
HIDEYUKI MORI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 58.0KG
Susumu Fujita
Recent form sound. Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 15 at Kyoto Dirt on January 24 over 1900m, long-neck behind Ask Stein with 57.0kg at $5.30. Before that 3rd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on December 27 over 1800m, 1.1 len behind Hanauma Beach with 57.0kg at $7.30. Winning chance after a narrow defeat last start.
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TAISEI DANNO
FIREBRICK, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Green cap
10 9x5x4 HUSTLE DUNK
TADASHIGE NAKAGAWA
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Kenichi Takashino
Second-up today. Not raced for 49 days. Last outing 4th of 16 at this track on January 17 over 1800m, 6 len behind Chuwa Kris S with 55.0kg at $78. At only start last preparation 5th of 14 at Sapporo Dirt on August 16 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Kotohodo Sayoni with 55.0kg at $42.30. Must improve significantly.
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T EDA
SILVER, PURPLE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SILVER SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPES, Green cap
11 115x5 MARS ODYSSEY
KATSUHARU TANAKA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 14 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Strength carrying 58.0kg at $13.30. Previously second-up won by 3 len at Tokyo Dirt October 12 over 1300m defeating April In Paris with 57.0kg at $6.50. Solid top-three hope.
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KOSEI MIURA
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Orange cap
12 7x04x ROUGH ASIAN
EIJI NAKADATE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Tsuneo Ozaki
First-up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 15 at this track December 21 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Imhotep with 58.0kg at $59.80. When resuming last campaign tenth of 16 at Tokyo Dirt October 25 over 1600m, 9 len behind Logi Adelaide with 55.0kg at $26.40. Looking to others.
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Y IWATA
YELLOW, YELLOW SLEEVES, LILAC DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
13 x6x01 ECLIPSE RUBAN
HIROYASU TANAKA
5YO  DK B  GELDING 58.0KG
Kodai Maeda
Third-up today. Resumes off a 56 day letup. Resuming didn't finish the race at this track December 13 over 1800m. Second run from a spell won by 3 len at this track January 10 over 1800m defeating Pai Shaobing with 58.0kg at $3.70. Rates highly. Big chance.
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DAISUKE SASAKI
LIGHT BLUE,RED CROSSED SASH,LIGHT BLUE SLEVES,RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
14 0x903 MEISHO SOTA
I OKADA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Yoshitaka Matsumoto
At the latest run rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 10 at Kyoto Dirt on February 15 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Grande Plage carrying 58.0kg at $40.80. The race before that second last of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on January 12 over 1800m, 10 len behind Mokku Mokku with 56.0kg at $38.50. Impossible to tip with any confidence.
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YUJI HISHIDA
BLUE, HOT PINK RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES,PINK CAP